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How to create the perfect Career Fair game plan
Before attending the Spring Career Fair Wednesday and Thursday, students should prepare themselves to stand out to visiting employers. “I think the first thing is you have to figure out is what is your goal,” Tammy Martin, career counselor for College of Engineering and Program Coordinator for the College Specialist team said. Create goals Depending […]
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Five things to know about the Career Fair
You’ve prepped for this. You’re wearing your most “grown-up” clothes and holding on to your resume for dear life, hoping it doesn’t look too bare compared to the others around you. It’s time for the Spring Career Fair. Being surrounded by a sea of professionally dressed students with the same goal as you and the […]
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Playing to your strengths with StrengthsQuest
There are many moments for students to look back at when reminiscing on their early days of attending the career fair. There was the search for the much-needed blazer, the last-minute resume adjustments, the nervousness just minutes before the beginning, all leading up to the hustle of the constant handshaking and relationship building. The Gallup […]
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Minding your P’s and Q’s: Resume writing tips
Among the variety of jobs available in the workforce, there are a few requirements that are constant when applying for positions, regardless of whether you’re applying to work for a law firm or a local bookstore. You’ll want to have a cover letter explaining why you’re applying to the job and why you’re suited for […]
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How to build confidence before an interview
Employers find a confident outlook to be one of the most important factors in hiring potential workers
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Social media: Is it helping or hurting employment prospects?
In a world where it’s difficult to find a college student without multiple social media accounts, online presence plays a huge role in most facets of life, including the workplace. As students begin to search for jobs and internships, it’s important to recognize the impact these online profiles can have on employment. The National Association […]
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How to follow up post-career fair
According to Executive Director of Career Services Eileen Buecher, the key is in the follow up.
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More than just winter time blues
Winter-onset seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can be seen in as many as 10 to 20 percent of adults
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Freshmen reflect on their first quarter
Freshmen recap their first quarter at Cal Poly and think about what the college experience has looked like for them thus far.
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Entering the workforce: Pros and cons of being a fall grad
Graduating in the fall puts students in an interesting situation: they enter the job search well before the rest of their peers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey indicates that hiring rates go up in January. Gallup’s weekly job market survey shows that companies hire more in the first month […]